Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Education Development Center (EDC), Monitoring and Evaluation Associate or Specialist, Deadline November 20, 2009.


Education Development Center (EDC)

Education Development Center Inc. (EDC), a US-based, non-profit education research and development organization, is implementing the USAID Prepara Ami ba Servisu (PAS) program in Timor Leste. This program provides young, minimally-educated rural men and women with a workforce preparation program that combines off-the-job instruction with on-the-job training.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and qualified person for the following position:

1) Monitoring and Evaluation Associate or Specialist

DUTIES

·         Develops and implements M & E training for project staff, partners, and participants.
·         Manages and coordinates M & E activities between the main office and the districts, and between EDC and its partners.
·         Plans and supervises data collection activities.
·         Prepares M&E reports and briefings targeted to a number of audiences.
·         Reviews and refines data collection techniques and instruments as necessary.
·         Oversees data management.
·         Fosters and models collegiality among staff creating an overall atmosphere of productivity, innovation and teamwork
           
For this position candidate must be Timorese citizens, must have at least a secondary school diploma, university degree preferred, and previous work experience in related area. Candidates must have a working knowledge of English (reading, writing and speaking) and must speak Tetun and/or Bahasa Indonesian.

All applicants should submit a CV highlighting relevant work experience, education, language capacity (these combined will determine whether or not the candidate is an associate or a specialist candidate) and three references with phone numbers and/or email addresses included. Only applications meeting these basic requirements will be reviewed and only successfully short-listed applicants will be contacted.  Excellent package awaits successful candidates.  All applications are due by November 20, 2009 and should be sent to PAS@edc.org.


Education Development Center (EDC), District Coordinator (DC) for Aileu/Maubisse, Deadline November 20, 2009.


Education Development Center (EDC)

Education Development Center Inc. (EDC), a US-based, non-profit education research and development organization, is implementing the USAID Prepara Ami ba Servisu (PAS) program in Timor Leste. This program provides young, minimally-educated rural men and women with a workforce preparation program that combines off-the-job instruction with on-the-job training.

We are currently seeking a qualified person for the position of District Coordinator (DC) for Aileu/Maubisse.

      
The DC is responsible for project implementation in multiple sites in Aileu and Maubisse.  The ideal candidate will already be living in the district; will have a demonstrated capacity to manage projects; will be able to identify work opportunities and network with appropriate Government, NGO, and private sector officials and will have some training experience. Frequent travel within and between Districts is required.
For this position, candidates must be Timorese citizens, must have at least a secondary school diploma, university degree preferred, and previous work experience in related area. Candidates must have a working knowledge of English (reading, writing and speaking) and must speak Tetun and/or Bahasa Indonesian.
All applicants should submit a CV highlighting relevant work experience and three references with phone numbers and/or email addresses included. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  All applications are due by 20 November 2009.  All applications should be sent to PAS@edc.org  or PO Box 274, Dili. 

Triangle GH, Driver and Logistic Officer, Deadline November 20, 2009.


Vacancy Announcement

1.      Organization
Triangle GH is a French organization of International Solidarity. We work on psychosocial projects that aim to provide and support socio-educational activities in order to reinforce the social link between the communities of Becora.
In the meantime Triangle GH stands as the water sector lead for the District Water Supply, Sanitation & Hygiene Services (DWASH) Program.

2.      Post title
Driver and Logistic Officer

3.      Number of vacancies:
1 post
                            
4.      Duty station
Dili District, Becora


5.      Main Duties
As a Driver:

  • To pick up and drive the members of the TGH team from/to the office in Becora and the different places of the project activities
  • To be in charge of the daily management of all the vehicles (motorbike and car)
  • To wait for the members of the TGH team in the different places of activity when requested
  • To pick up every morning and return the vehicle every evening at the TGH house or office, except reasons approved by project manager
  • To daily check and overhaul the tools and the spare parts in the car (tools kit, spare tire, jack, belt ropes …) and notice any loss or remarks to the Project Manager, deputy project manager, Logistic coordinator
  • To daily check and overhaul the state of the motorbike (tools kit) and notice any loss or remarks to the Project Manager, deputy project manager, Logistic coordinator
  • To follow the general state of condition of all the vehicles
  • To report the kilometers at the beginning and at the end of the day in the logbook
  • To report every ride in the logbook (starting and arrival point)
  • To fill the fuel tank (car and motorbike) when necessary and report the kilometers in the logbook

As a Logistician:
  • To purchase all the material for the psychosocial program according to the Project Sheet provided and validated by the project manager
  • To perform the maintenance of all the equipments of the office in Becora
  • To perform the maintenance of all the vehicles (motorbike and car) of the psychosocial project in Becora after approval by the logistic coordinator  
  • To respect the purchase process of TGH

6.      Application process
To apply for this position, send a cover letter, current CV and professional references by email to M.  Xavier BESNARD (tgh_recruitment@yahoo.fr)
or delivery by hand at Triangle GH office, located in Fatuhada – Zero IV, Dili, Timor-Leste.

DEADLINE: 20th November 2009

Triangle GH, Administrative and Finance Officer, Deadline November 18, 2009.


Vacancy Announcement

1.      Organization
Triangle GH is a French Organization of International Solidarity that has been implementing activities in Timor Leste since 2005 in the fields of water & sanitation and psychosocial activities.
Triangle GH stands as the water sector lead for the District Water Supply, Sanitation & Hygiene Services (DWASH) Program.

2.      Post title
Administrative and Finance Officer

3.      Number of vacancies:
1 Post

4.      Duty station
Dili district

5.      Main duties
  • Follow up of Human Resources files for staffs
  • Staff movements monitoring
  • Petty Cash box management (release and follow up professional staff advances
  • Support the administrator in the administrative and financial daily and monthly management of the mission

6.      Skills required
  • University degree in a relevant field and/or substantial professional experiences experience in administration, accountancy, cash flow management and human resources management, either in the private or non-profit sector.
  • A demonstrable understanding of donor agency practices and requirements of grantees.
  • Computer literate with programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Strong organizational and supervisory skills and experience.
  • Good interpersonal skills and team working ability.
  • Fluent in Tetum and English (required), knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia, and/or Portuguese (desirable)

7.      Application process
To apply for this position, send a cover letter, current CV and professional references by email to M. Arnaud Loutoby (admin.timorleste@trianglegh.org) or delivery by hand at Triangle GH office, located in Fatuhada – Zero IV, Dili, Timor-Leste.


DEADLINE: 18th November 2009

Triangle GH, Water Technician Facilitator (5 Posts), Deadline November 18, 2009.


Vacancy Announcement

1.      Organization
Triangle GH is a French Organization of International Solidarity that has been implementing activities in Timor Leste since 2005 in the fields of water & sanitation and psychosocial activities.
Triangle GH stands as the water sector lead for the District Water Supply, Sanitation & Hygiene Services (DWASH) Program.

2.      Post title
Water Technician Facilitator

3.      Number of vacancies:
5 posts
                            
4.      Duty station
Manatuto district – rural areas: 3 posts
Oecusse district –rural areas: 2 posts.

5.      Main Duties
  • Support and train the national water NGOs working for the DWASH program to implement the activities related to the water sector
  • Take part in the planning of the water related activities;
  • Respect the planning and the designs agreed upon
  • Be responsible for material and program equipment on site;

6.      Skills required
  • Good knowledge and experience in implementation of rural water supply programs, in several of the following sectors: Community engagement process; DNSAS regulations and policies; water survey assessment; design of water supply systems; GMF; construction and supervision works: pipeline and civil engineering.
  • Aware of the links between water, hygiene, public health, environment
  • Experience and strong capacity to transfer skills to counterparts (members of water NGOs) in community engagement process; technical assessment; engineering designs; supervision of works.
  • Capacity to manage a team (NGOs’ staff and community workers)
  • Capacity to facilitate solving issues at community level
  • Driving license (motorbike)
  • Computer skills (Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Epanet) is a plus.

7.      Application process
To apply for those positions, send a cover letter, current CV and professional references by email to M. Julien BERDA (coordo.dili@trianglegh.org) or delivery by hand at Triangle GH office, located in Fatuhada – Zero IV, Dili, Timor-Leste.


DEADLINE: 18th November 2009

Triangle GH, Translator-Coordinator Assistant, Deadline November 18, 2009.


Vacancy Announcement

1.      Organization
Triangle GH is a French Organization of International Solidarity that has been implementing activities in Timor Leste since 2005 in the fields of water & sanitation and psychosocial activities.
Triangle GH stands as the water sector lead for the District Water Supply, Sanitation & Hygiene Services (DWASH) Program.

2.      Post title
Translator – Coordination assistant

3.      Number of vacancies
1 Post

4.      Duty station
Dili District

5.      Main Duties
  • Written translation:
    • All human resources documents (Labour law, contracts…)
    • Any internal communication tool
  • Oral translation: During meetings either with the community, TGH staff, etc.
  • To attend to coordination meetings
  • To Write minutes of meetings
  • To make meetings arrangement
  • To provide/research ground material/literature on various Humanitarian development issues; Water, Health, Education…
  • To provide regular updates on government policies and legislations
  • To develop and maintain structures for inter team communications within Triangle GH

6.      Skills required

  • University degree in a relevant field and/or substantial professional experiences experience in administration and management, either in the private or non-profit sector.
  • A demonstrable understanding of developments projects
  • Computer literate with programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Strong organizational and supervisory skills and experience.
  • Good interpersonal skills and team working ability.
  • Fluent in English and Tetum required
  • Writing skills a must
  • Water and sanitation technical knowledge a plus

7.      Application process

To apply for those positions, send a cover letter, current CV and professional references by email to M. Arnaud Loutoby (admin.timorleste@trianglegh.org) or delivery by hand at Triangle GH office, located in Fatuhada – Zero IV, Dili, Timor-Leste.

DEADLINE: 18th November 2009


Triangle GH, 2 Positions (Store Keeper), Deadline November 18, 2009.


Vacancy Announcement

1.      Organization
Triangle GH is a French Organization of International Solidarity that has been implementing activities in Timor Leste since 2005 in the fields of water & sanitation and psychosocial activities.
Triangle GH stands as the water sector lead for the District Water Supply, Sanitation & Hygiene Services (DWASH) Program.

2.      Post title 
Store keeper

3.      Number of vacancies:
2 vacancies
                            
4.      Duty station
Manatuto district –1vacancy
Oecusse district –1 vacancy

5.      Main Duties
  • To follow up the stock records and organize the delivery and the receptions of the goods (water commodities and component )
  • To perform a monthly stock monitoring report
  • To arrange his store and participate on the cleaning and the maintenance of the stock.
  • To archive all the in and out way bills, and to provide high managerial performance
  • Arranging the loading and off loading of the delivered or the received goods.
  • Following the delivered good to the destination and issuing the necessary document.

6.      Skills required
  • Good knowledge and experience in stock management and control.
  • Strong capacity to act as a team leader and manage minimum 3 persons.
  • Minimum experience in stock at least 2 years, preferable in water commodities.
  • Capacity to facilitate and solving issues at administrative level.
  • Driving license at least (motorbike)
  • Computer skills (Word, Excel, Microsoft office and internet)

7.      Application process

To apply for those positions, send a cover letter, current CV and professional references and contacts through email to M. Ahmed Adam Mohammed (log.dili@trianglegh.org) or delivery by hand at Triangle GH office, located in Fatuhada – Zero IV, Dili, Timor-Leste.


DEADLINE: 18th November 2009




Ministry of Finance, Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs, Deadline November 30, 2009.


Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs

Government of Timor-Leste
Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program, PFMCBP-Ministry of Finance Timor Leste
Closing date: 30 Nov 2009
Location: Timor-Leste - Dili

REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR-LESTE
MINISTÉRIO DAS FINANÇAS:
Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program

Objectives: Provide policy and technical advice to the Minister of Finance on matters that relate to Revenue and Customs Services Directorate (DGRC) functions. Similarly, the Senior Management Adviser shall support the Minister in dispensing her ministerial functions as well as support the efficient management of the Ministry.
Strengthen staff and institutional capacity in DGRC to perform its mandate.
Lead and manage PFMCBP consultants in DGRC to ensure capacity development and effective use of TA through the program’s TA performance management system.

Reporting: Minister of Finance, PFM Adviser to the Minister
Counterpart: Director-General for Revenue and Customs
Supervision: TAs under DGRC
Duration: July 2011 (the contract may be on a part-time basis).
Location: Directorate General of Revenue and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Dili, Timor-Leste

Selection Criteria

Essential

  • Minimum of ten (10) years experience of policy processes and advice at senior levels in public sector institutions, preferably Ministries of Finance.
  • Proven ability to develop and manage Revenue and Customs agendas at the highest levels.
  • Strong leadership and management skills. Experience of managing organizational change an advantage.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly technical concepts and policy advice to non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including experience of coaching, mentoring and building skills through on-the job training and role modeling.
  • Strong analytical skills. Advanced University degree (PhD, Masters or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Public Policy/Administration, or related fields; or extensive experience in Revenue and Customs administration, management and public financial management.

Desirable

  • Experience of conducting analysis and providing advice on development issues and policies of natural resource rich countries.
  • Excellent English skills, or a willingness to learn Tetum or Portuguese.

Project Background

The Ministry of Finance of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste is looking to recruit a Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs for its Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program (PFMBP). PFMCBP is a five-year technical assistance program supported by a grant from the International Development Association and a co-financing Multi-Donor Trust Fund. The Program started in late 2006, and is scheduled to close in July 2011. PFMCBP provides technical assistance to sustainably strengthen planning, budgeting, public expenditure management and revenue administration for growth and poverty reduction, with emphasis on efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, integrity, service culture, and transparency.

PFMCBP has assisted the Government of Timor-Leste take forward an important reform agenda. Key achievements include implementation of a major reorganization of the Ministry of Finance; strengthening public expenditure management through simplification and strengthening of treasury systems and processes, and increased delegation of authority to line ministries; improved revenue management, including increased transparency in tax administration and reinforcing Petroleum Tax administration; and a gradual improvement in macroeconomic planning. There are important challenges ahead as the Ministry of Finance implements a strong reform program in a capacity constrained environment. PFMCBP itself has a challenge to build capacity and enable an increased transfer of responsibility to Timorese public servants.

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the strategic management of PFMCBP, through its Consultative Council for Financial Management chaired by the Minister of Finance. There is a dedicated Program Implementation Unit that is responsible for day-to-day program management and implementation which has been integrated recently into the newly established Directorate General Corporate Services. A Supervisory Committee of donors to PFMCBP, also chaired by the Minister of Finance, provides regular oversight on program implementation and achievements. The World Bank is responsible for program supervision, to ensure it is aligned with agreed objectives and financing agreements.

Scope of Work

Working with the DG to strengthen leadership and management capacity through:

  • On-the-job-training, coaching, and mentoring, including advice on business standards for DGRC;
  • Development of a DG-wide work program and a performance monitoring system;
  • Support to completing appointments for staff across the DG;
  • Support for implementing the staff performance management system and any other civil service reform measures around ethics, professionalism, accountability and transparency.

Managing consultants’ performance to ensure staff and institutional capacity development across all National Directorates of DGRC through:

  • Supervision of and reporting on implementation of the Institutional Development Capacity Building Plan in DGRC.
  • Assistance in monitoring and evaluating capacity building activities of consultants in DGRC.
  • Management of consultants in DGRC, including implementation of the program’s performance management system for consultants.

Providing operational support as required through:

  • Technical support and advice to the DG and National Directors in DGRC including assistance with Revenue and Customs analysis papers and briefs;
  • Organization of seminars and workshops on topics of Revenue and Customs relevance to Timor-Leste;
  • Creation of networks to source Revenue and Customs advisory support to enhance the institutional capacity of DGRC;
  • Policy advice to the Minister of Finance through the DG on policy issues related to implementation of Timor-Leste’s medium-term development strategy.

Key Deliverables

  • Assignment Work Plan, with specific timelines and expected outcomes within 4 weeks of commencement.
  • Assignment Leave Workplan.
  • DG-wide work program and performance monitoring system.
  • Business standards for DGRC operations.
  • Strategic Plan for DGRC with implementation timeline as part of the Ministry of Finance’s Strategic Plan.
  • Semi-annual report on implementation of Institutional Development Capacity Building Plan.
  • Semi-annual report and recommendations on performance of DGRC consultants.
  • Seminars and workshops to discuss Revenue and Customs issues relevant to the Ministry of Finance.

The Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs will provide monthly Work Plan Progress Reports to the Director General for Revenue and Customs, and PFM Adviser to the Minister, with copy to PIO, on the progress and/or completion of the activities outlined in the Work Plan.

The Adviser will provide an End of Assignment report to the PIO, with copy to the Director General for Revenue and Customs, and PFM Adviser to the Minister, no later than 10 working days prior to the end of contract.

Performance Evaluation

Performance of the Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs will be assessed by the Director General for Revenue and Customs, and the PFM Adviser to the Minister in accordance with the performance review framework for advisors in place in the Ministry.

There is probation period of three months.
How to apply
Please visit our website at www.mof.gov.tl/ and go to ‘Employment Opportunity’ to learn about our recruitment process and your application requirements including how to address the Selection Criteria in your application.

Applications need to be sent to our Programme Implementation Officer-PFMCBP at email address, pfmcbp@mof.gov.tl, no later than 17:00hours Timor-Leste time on 30 November 2009.

Applications received by this date will take priority; however, late applications will be considered if the position has not been filled.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Reference Code: RW_7XFVVB-95


Asia Foundation, Communication Officer, Deadline November 20, 2009.


Asia Foundation

TIMOR-LESTE

                                                                                                                            
 
JOB POSTING
 

The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste (an International NGO) is currently seeking for candidates for the position of Communication Officer who will be responsible for supporting the GEC Program in the development of Proactive and Effective Communications.

Required qualifications:

  • Post secondary education with a focus on professional writing, journalism, communications, public relations or equivalent work-related experience.
  • Minimum two years communications or public relations experience.
  • Demonstrated level of initiative and judgment in order to organize prioritize tasks and projects.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or Tetum.
  • Understanding of inter-related work process to be able to adapt to referring assignments.
  • Provide routine information to coordinate the assignments and work procedures and others.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and pro-active performance style.
  • Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with members, non-members, complainants and colleagues.
  • Draws on a number of known options to solve problems and to develop improvements.
  • Computer skills to produce effective spreadsheets, reports, documents and presentations, as required.
  • Knowledge of marketing and communications principles, guidelines and best working practices.
  • Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
  • Ability to function effectively and flexibly in a fast-changing work environment with multi-national staff and partner organizations.

Job Description is available at TAF Office at Bairo dos Grilhos, Rua de Nu’u Laran No. 20.

Applications due by November 20, 2009.  Please send cover letter, resume and contact address/phone addressed to Office Manager, The Asia Foundation, Rua De Nu Luran No. 20, Bairro Dos Grillos, Dili, Timor-Leste or P.O. Box 69 or to jfonseca@asiafound.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.